Impactful Realities Podcast

Impactful Realities Podcast
Podcast Description
Impactful Realities – Hosted by Jason JeraldAt Impactful Realities, we explore the frontier where emerging technology meets real-world impact—guided by those shaping the future.Hosted by Jason Jerald, a pioneer in XR and human-computer interaction, this podcast dives deep with visionary entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and innovators who are leveraging AI, VR, and cutting-edge tech to create meaningful change.We believe it’s a moral obligation to identify and solve for the most impactful use cases that technology can serve—pushing beyond hype to uncover what truly matters.Expect thought-provoking conversations, real-world insights, and actionable strategies designed for those who refuse to settle for surface-level thinking.🔹 New episodes dropping regularly—subscribe to stay ahead of the curve.🚀 Let’s shape the future together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as AI, VR, and their real-world applications, exploring significant topics like emotional engagement through technology, the evolution of human interaction, and the responsibilities that come with technological advancements. For example, Episode 1 features Ben Lok discussing how VR impacts empathy and human connection, alongside practical exercises for listeners.

Impactful Realities – Hosted by Jason Jerald
At Impactful Realities, we explore the frontier where emerging technology meets real-world impact—guided by those shaping the future.
Hosted by Jason Jerald, a pioneer in XR and human-computer interaction, this podcast dives deep with visionary entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and innovators who are leveraging AI, VR, and cutting-edge tech to create meaningful change.
We believe it’s a moral obligation to identify and solve for the most impactful use cases that technology can serve—pushing beyond hype to uncover what truly matters.
Expect thought-provoking conversations, real-world insights, and actionable strategies designed for those who refuse to settle for surface-level thinking.
🔹 New episodes dropping regularly—subscribe to stay ahead of the curve.
🚀 Let’s shape the future together.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Richard Marks helped pioneer the XR industry through PlayStation’s most iconic innovations — EyeToy, Move, PSVR — and later brought that knowledge to Google ATAP and UNC.
In this episode:
– How spatial context reshapes AI
– What it means for systems to truly understand “where you are”
– Why real presence isn’t just about graphics
– How prototyping in VR shaped the products you use now
– What he’s teaching the next generation of XR-AI engineers
🎧 Hosted by Jason Jerald
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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